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What is the easiest most effective way to learn spanish?

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updated Sep 19, 2011
posted by IzzieD223

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Keep in mind that easy and learning a language aren't always a good mix. There will be times when some concepts are challenging.

The most effective way essentially depends on each individual person, but here's a pretty basic outline.

1) Try our SpanishDict lessons.


2) Try the SpanishDict flashcards.


3) Read in Spanish! Start off small, like with kid's books, and build your way up.

Just take it slow. If you are overwhelmed by looking at a whole page, don't! Give yourself the time to slowly improve. Sure, right now it's single words and simple sentences. That's an amazing start.

Start with single words, build up to sentences, and slowly work your way up to two sentences, then three..then whole paragraphs.

Think about how you learned to read in your native language. Your teachers didn't throw you into 600 page novels when you were learning to read...that'd be crazy, not to mention traumatizing.

Try reading children's books.

Huevos Verdes con Jamón

Buenas Noches, Luna

Clifford Va al Doctor

Here are a whole bunch of Clifford books in Spanish.


4) Listen to Spanish music! My suggestions:

I love "Niña Bonita" by Chino y Nacho. I dare you to not start dancing while listening to it!

And then "Colgando en Tus Manos". This song is...beautiful.

O H M Y G O O D N E S S - "Loca" by Shakira...it's amazing! In English, it's very upbeat. In Spanish, she sings so quickly, Dios mío, it's ridiculous. "Loca" is very contemporary. Loca - Spanish Version

Another Shakira song is "Waka Waka". Waka Waka - Spanish Have you heard Rabiosa by Shakira? (I like the English version better because I like Pitbull smile )

Also, if you like Selena Gomez, this is her song "Who Says" in Spanish...Dices - Selena Gomez

Julieta Venegas is really talented! I like "Andar Conmigo".

Niña Bonita - with lyrics

Colgando en Tus Manos - with lyrics

Loca - with lyrics

Waka Waka - with lyrics

Rabiosa - with lyrics

Dices - with lyrics


5) Join in on the SpanishDict chat room conversations. It's recently been updated so you can video chat. Also, keep an eye out for a Skype chat being planned by Heidita.


6) Ask on the forum if you ever need help!


updated Sep 19, 2011
edited by SonrisaDelSol
posted by SonrisaDelSol
What an incredible answer, Sonrisa!! - territurtle, Sep 19, 2011
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Have a romantic relationship with a native speaker. cool smirk

updated Sep 18, 2011
posted by Gocika
Siempre le digo a mi esposa que necesito una novia latina. ;) - Tosh, Sep 18, 2011
When my husband complains about me babbling on in Spanish I tell him to pretend that he is married to someone who doesn't speak English. - elainepnj, Sep 18, 2011
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You are looking at it.smile

updated Sep 18, 2011
posted by Yeser007
nice answer - dewclaw, Sep 18, 2011
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The most effective? Move to a Spanish-speaking country.

updated Sep 18, 2011
posted by Tosh
Or at least attend an immersion program in a foreign country. - elainepnj, Sep 18, 2011